McClain's Printmaking Papers

GROUP A WASHI NISHINOUCHI P6801 Nishinouchi is one of our most versatile papers. Fine-fibered, natural color NATURAL and handmade, Nishinouchi is tough while still showing the translucency of 29.25" x 41.75" 60gm/sqM thinner, more fragile papers. It is strong and able to withstand repeated Sized printings for multiple block prints. Sized for the Japanese printing methods Handmade but also works beautifully with oil base inks. Accepts ink wonderfully while

90% northern Kozo and giving sharp, crisp colors when printed. Tears easily. 10% acid free pine pulp Besides printing from a traditional woodblock, Elaine Chandler, McClain's previous owner, found it to be one of the better papers to use when hand printing watercolor monotypes. Also excellent for book arts.

KIZUKI HANGA P6802 This off-white, crisp, heavy weight paper sells for about 40% less than OFF WHITE comparable papers in the same weight and size range that are not 100% 27" x 40.5" 135gm/sqM Kozo. It is sized for Moku Hanga (the Japanese style of printmaking with Sized water-based inks) and is ideal for large, multiple block prints that require Handmade many printings. Unlike some papers which tend to flop when they are

100% Kozo damp, Kizuki Hanga has the weight and body to make even full-size sheets easy to place on the block. Tears exceptionally easily. This paper could be used for Western style of block printing with oil ink, but it is intended for the serious printmaker who wishes to do large as well as small prints using Japanese techniques. It accepts ink beautifully giving back sharp, luminous, clear colors.

KIZUKI HOSHO P6803 Created by Living National Treasure Ichibei Iwano and now made by his NATURAL granddaughter, this is the famous Moku Hanga printmaking Washi from the 18" x 21.5" 75gm/sqM Echizen district of Japan used by professional printers in Japan. The smooth Unsized surface accepts water based ink extremely well and prints with smooth Handmade coverage easily. Made from 100% Japanese Kozo from Ibaraki Prefecture,

100% Kozo the highest grade of Kozo available. Colors printed on this paper are luminous and clear. Used by calligraphers as well as printmakers.

ECHIZEN KOZO P6808 This is one of the finest printmaking papers available today. Colors printed NATURAL on this paper seem to glow from within. It is a soft, thick paper and takes ECHIZEN KOZO P6809 ink very readily. One side is very smooth although not as smooth as a WHITE machine-made paper like Torinoko (P6853). This paper still has that 26” X 38” 55gm/sqM wonderful hand-made character. It is acid free, with four deckle edges. Sized Walt Padgett, cover artist on McClain’s 2001 catalog, uses this paper for Handmade many of his Moku Hanga prints. It is also an excellent drawing paper. Tears Kozo with a small % of acid very easily. free pulp

GROUP B WASHI TORINOKO P6853 A thick, medium weight, white machine-made paper, this Torinoko has a WHITE felt-like quality to the touch with nice heft and body. It is sized for Moku 25" x 37" 145gm/sqM Hanga and works well with oil base inks especially if it is lightly dampened

TORINOKO P6854 before printing. As with all sized papers, the smooth side is sized. (In DARK CREAM reality both sides of the paper become sized, but because of the manner in

25" x 37" 150gm/sqM which the sizing is applied, one side has a stronger coating of sizing glue). Can be used with most computer printers or photocopiers; test with your Sized machine first.

Machine made Colors printed on the White paper will be very true; on the Cream paper,

70% mitsumata and 30% acid they take on richer, warmer tones. The Cream Torinoko is the darkest free wood pulp colored paper we carry. An excellent paper for the price, recommended for the serious student as well as printmakers on a budget.

TORINOKO LIGHT WEIGHT This is a very fine-fibered, thin, handmade Torinoko. It is a delicate, P6855 CREAM creamy color, translucent and soft to the touch. Simply a gorgeous paper, it accepts both oil and water-based inks very well. A great weight for book 24" x 35.75" 50gm/sqM arts. Can be used with most computer printers or photocopiers; test with Sized your machine first. Tears exceptionally well. Handmade This is one of the finest fibered papers that we carry. The fiber content 70% gampi and 30% mitsumata alone makes this one of our bargain papers for the price. Gampi is a highly prized fiber in Japan and is becoming rarer with each passing year because native Gampi bushes are slowly disappearing from the wild and Gampi refuses to be cultivated. GROUP C WASHI MASA DOSA P6903 A relatively thin, very white, hand made paper with four deckle edges and WHITE a crisp finish and feel. Do not confuse this with the light weight or waxed 23" x 32" 90gm/sqM Masa commonly sold in the U.S. Think of a crisp, sized Hosho (P7005). Sized Masa Dosa is sized for Moku Hanga, but like all sized papers, it accepts oil Handmade base ink as well, especially if lightly dampened. Can be used with most

Kozo and acid free pine pulp computer printers or photocopiers; test with your machine first. (percentages not known) This paper is a good choice for beginning to intermediate printmakers, student use, and for proofing. It is tough and crisp, so it is easy to handle.

SHIN TORINOKO P6905 A soft, fairly thick, light to medium weight paper with a smooth surface. It WHITE is sized and used for Japanese style of woodblock printmaking. Easily torn 25.5" x 38.25" 125gm/sqM for dividing into smaller sheets.

SHIN TORINOKO P6907 The cream colored paper is smoother, with a harder finish, compared to CREAM the white Shin Torinoko. It is also slightly thinner than the white. 25" X 38.25" 120gm/sqM This paper is ideal for beginners, student use and for proofing. It is our Sized most economical sized paper. Machine made

50% Manila linen and 50% acid free pine pulp

KOZO-SHI P6908 A thinner paper that accepts water based ink exceedingly well. If you are OFF-WHITE looking for an inexpensive paper that gives smooth, even coverage, this is a 25" x 38" 36.5gm/sqM good one to try. The paper fibers create a subtle swirling pattern on the Internally Sized paper. Sizing is added to the vat while the paper is being formed instead of Machine made (no deckle) being applied with a brush after the sheet is made.

Kozo and acid free pine pulp Popular for printmaking, inkjet printing and conservation uses. (percentages not known)

GROUP D WASHI USU MINO P6951 A very thin, very light weight off-white mending tissue. Used for tracing as OFF WHITE well as for transferring images from the key block to color blocks. 21.5" x 31" 25gm/sqM

Sized

Probably machine made

70% mitsumata and 30% acid free wood pulp

YAMASHIRO P6952 A fine, very light weight, natural colored paper. Has more body than Usu NATURAL Mino (P6951). In physical size, it is about 30% larger than Usu Mino. 25" x 37" 25gm/sqM

Sized Intended to be used as mending tissue, and for tracing and transferring images from the key block to color blocks. Yamashiro can also be used for Probably machine made chine collé. Fiber content unknown

KITAKATA P6953 A fine, smooth, light weight, strong paper. It has three deckle edges (the NATURAL fourth edge is torn) and it is acid free. Can be used with most computer KITAKATA P6957 printers or photocopiers; test with your machine first. Tears easily. GREEN

16" x 20" 30gm/sqM This is an excellent paper for chine collé as well as relief printmaking,

Unsized including woodcut and wood engraving.

Handmade

90% Philippine Gampi, 10% acid free wood pulp

MULBERRY P6954 A lovely, fine-textured, soft, naturally warm colored paper. Mulberry is WARM WHITE long fibered and strong. This is a popular paper among relief printmakers. 24" x 33.5" 45gm/sqM It is also in demand for sumi painting, lithography, and chine collé. It has Unsized excellent wet strength and is suitable for printing one or two blocks with Handmade water-based ink. Works well with oil-based inks. 30% Kozo, 70% acid free pulp

BAMBOO P7004 Warm-white in color, this paper works quite well for Moku Hanga as well WARM WHITE as engraving, letterpress or woodblock techniques using oil-based inks. 27.5" x 39.375" 105gm/sqM Acid free, neutral pH, with a slightly textured surface. A very useful paper for a very reasonable price. Unsized

Machine made (no deckles)

90% bamboo, 10% cotton

HOSHO PROFESSIONAL A very white handmade paper known for its thickness, fluffiness and P7005 strength. This Hosho is professional grade. It resists shrinking very well. WHITE Suitable for use with oil based block printing ink. Water-based inks will 19" x 24" 60gm/sqM bleed readily on this paper; if you do not want this effect, try the sized Unsized Masa Dosa (P6903) instead. Can be used with most computer printers or Handmade photocopiers; test with your machine first. Sulphite Pulp

HOSHO STUDENT Compared to Hosho Professional, Hosho Student has a slightly rougher P7006 surface and a bit more texture. Suitable for use with oil-based block WHITE printing ink. Water-based inks will bleed readily on this paper; if you do 18" x 22" 95gm/sqM not want this effect, try the sized Masa Dosa (P6903) instead. Can be used Unsized with most computer printers or photocopiers; test with your machine first. Handmade

Sulphite Pulp

WESTERN PAPERS

ARCHES 88 P7008 A bright white paper with a smooth surface, Arches 88 is ideal for WHITE monotype, silk screen and lithography. It absorbs ink freely when it is dry, 22” x 30” 300gm/sqM making it ideal for use with Akua inks. It is very smooth on both sides. Unsized (waterleaf) Arches 88 is acid free and has two deckle edges. This is a favorite monotype Mould-made printmaking paper of Gail Ayers, manufacturer of the PinPress. 100% cotton fiber

RIVES BFK A classic, bright white printmaking paper with a very slightly textured WHITE surface, Rives BFK can be used for all printmaking techniques, including 22” x 30” 280gm/sqM relief, monotype, silk screen, lithography and intaglio. It is internally sized Sized for controlled ink absorption. Rives BFK is acid free and buffered with Mould-made Calcium Carbonate. Two natural and two torn deckled edges. 100% cotton fiber

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